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The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) sign a str...
Dr. Didacus Jules, director general of the Organisation of eastern caribbean states (OECS), Charles Trottmann, Head of the Three Oceans department of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Ét...
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Nigeria: Launch of the I-DICE program to promote digital technologies and creative industries
On March 14th 2023, an initiative from the Federal Government of Nigeria was launched, aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the digital technology and creative industries. The event w...
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Nigeria: Technical Assistance to Support the Nigerian Federal Management Framework on Solid Waste
On Wednesday February 15th, 2023 in Abuja, the honorable Minister of Environment, Alh. Mohammed Abdullahi, in collaboration with Her excellency, The French ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mrs Emmanu...
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AFD’s Activities in the Water Sector in Nigeria
Access to drinking water is an important factor in socio-economic development and in the reduction of inequalities. Despite its economic weight, Nigeria has some of the worst performances in water ser...
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400M€ to support Cambodia in 2023-2024, an unprecedented amount of commitments for AFD in the country
Cambodia, represented by H.E. Mr. Vongsey Vissoth, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister and Permanent Secretary of State of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and his delegation were welcom...
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France Supports Effective Air Quality Monitoring and Reporting in Sri Lanka
The Minister of Environment of the Government of Sri Lanka, Hon. Naseer AHAMED, the Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka, H.E Jean-François PACTET and Agence Française de Développement Country Director...
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40 million euros loan from AFD to enhance urban mobility and accessibility in Indonesia with the Mass Transit ...
The Government of Indonesia and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed a Credit Facility Agreement for the financing of the MASTRAN project, amounting USD 40 M. This support is part of a c...
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AFD Issues its First Ever Turkish Lira (TRY) Denominated Bond
On March 31, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) priced its first ever Turkish lira (TRY) denominated bond. After a first issuance in Dominican Peso (DOP) last year, this new transaction confi...
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Mozambican Electricity Company EDM Signs Contract With EDF to Reduce Non-technical Losses
Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM) has signed a service contract with the EDF group for the implementation of a plan to reduce non-technical losses on its distribution network.
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The Gambia and France Partner to Support the Water Public Utility in the Greater Banjul Area and the Macroec...
On 20th March 2023, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and Agence française de développement (AFD) will sign two funding agreements ; one additional grant to finance the phase 2 of the ongoi...
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AFD mobilizes to strengthen Indonesia’s resilience to natural disasters through a 150 million euros public pol...
The Government of Indonesia and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed a Credit Facility Agreement for the third phase of the Disaster Resilience Enhancement And Management program (DREAM)...
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EU and AFD support the green transition in Uzbekistan
The European Union (EU), the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) signed an Agreement on May 17th, in Samarkand, aiming at supporting and financing...
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First visit ever of AFD's CEO in Uzbekistan
Rémy Rioux, CEO of Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and President of International Development Finance Club (IDFC) visited Uzbekistan on May 17th and 18th. An opportunity to participate in EBRD...
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The Kiwa Initiative Launches New Projects and Receives Additional Contributions from its Donors to Strenghten ...
In the margins of the Kiwa Initiative Steering Committee meeting, the Kiwa Initiative awarded grants to two additional regional projects and announced the selection of four local projects in Pacific I...
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AFD Issues New EUR 2 Billion 10-Year Bond Maturing in May 2033
On Tuesday 23 May 2023, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), rated AA (S&P)/AA- (Fitch) successfully launched a new EUR 2 billion 10-year bond issue due 25 May 2033.
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The ECOWAS Commission and AFD sign two new financing agreements in support of the regional agricultural policy...
In the presence of the ambassador of France to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms. Emmanuelle Blatmann, two financing agreements totaling 20 million euros were signed by Dr. Omar Alieu Touray the President of the...
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Thirteen Beneficiaries Selected to Participate in Phase 2 of Sports Academies Program
Thirteen new beneficiaries will join the Inclusive Sports Academies program. The program was launched in November 2022 and is financed by Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
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Germany and France Support Albania’s Energy Sector Reforms with EUR 100 Million Loan
Albania is undergoing a major transformation of its energy sector, aiming to create a more liberalized, transparent, and fair market that benefits consumers and businesses. The reform also helps Alban...
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Pakistan: France Provides €180 Million Soft Loan for the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Proje...
Dr. Kazim Naiz, Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD), H.E. Mr Nicolas Galey, Ambassador of France, and Mr. Philippe Steinmetz, Country Director of AFD, signed the Credit Facility Agreement of...
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France, through AFD, joins hands with CARE France, Eagate, and the EiTEX to develop the production and distrib...
Addis Ababa, June 9, 2023 - CARE France, represented by M. Alexandre Morel, Co-General Director, and the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), led by Ms. Valerie TEHIO, Country Director, came toget...
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